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P784 EHC

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,343 mi
Last recorded113,343 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP784 EHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 113,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 109,999 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both number plate poor condtion

corrosion and poor welding repairs underbonnet arches

corrosion to all door shut around seat belt panels

corrosion to inner wheel arches and outer/inner sill

gerenal corrosion to underneath of vehicle chassis and body

heavy corrosion to chassis

heavy corrosion to inner/outer sill floor pans round mounting points

hole round body mounting points centre

plastic sill covers fitted

poor welding repairs

power sterering pipe damp

repairs heavy undersilled

underneath of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 20 Jun 2008 109,999 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

poor welding repairs

power sterering pipe damp

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both number plate poor condtion

corrosion and poor welding repairs underbonnet arches

corrosion to all door shut around seat belt panels

corrosion to inner wheel arches and outer/inner sill

gerenal corrosion to underneath of vehicle chassis and body

heavy corrosion to chassis

heavy corrosion to inner/outer sill floor pans round mounting points

hole round body mounting points centre

plastic sill covers fitted

underneath of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 2 Jun 2008 109,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both number plates poor

both rear wheel arches

corrosion to n/s door shut

dampness to power steering pipes

gerenal corrosion chassis rails and body

gerenal corrosion to underneath

heavy corrosion to wheel arches

holes in o/s inner wheel arch underbonnet

holes round body mounting points centre two either side

n/s/f tyre worn on egdes

o/s/f tyre worn on inner egdes

plastic sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 16 Apr 2007 108,142 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 108,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion at bases of 'c' posts

corrosion to both door sills

front number plate deteriorating

major oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 27 Mar 2006 105,339 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 105,001 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

advise corrosion in o/s/r door shut

front no plate in poor condition

play in both front hub bearings

rear discs corroded

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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P784 EHC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P784 EHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P784 EHC registered?

P784 EHC is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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